Review of Yella (2007) by Jon F — 23 Sep 2007

Unusual German thriller. well acted and slightly creepy.

This review of Yella (2007) was written by Jon F on 23 Sep 2007.

Yella has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Scott Foundas (913) for L.A. Weekly (3,142) on 17 Sep 2008

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By Laurence T (37) on 06 Oct 2007

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By Tracey C (386) on 09 Feb 2009

Film au climat inquietant, legerement oppressant, a la structure interessante un peu lynchienne, mais dont on ne percoit pas la portee de toutes…

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By Diana G (72) on 17 Nov 2007

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By Peter K (504) on 25 Sep 2007

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Great story about the ghosts of East Germany in the capitalist west…

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By Sid Smith (61) for Chicago Tribune (6,211) on 30 Jul 2008

The German offering Yella begins with an utterly gripping first 15 minutes, follows with a passable drama and ends with a big disappointment…

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